Motif
natural world mourns a beloved figure’s departure
natural_world_mourns_a_beloved_figure_s_departure
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Cosmic and Natural Mourning. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark.; lines 16589-16666 confidence: medium
The Bráhmans say rooted bushes and trees would follow Ráma if they could, while birds sit foodless and melancholy on branches and call to him.
The speech portrays trees, bushes, birds, and the river as responsive to Ráma’s departure or delay.
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